Nancy Mary Papouschek

Nancy Mary Papouschek obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Nancy Mary Papouschek

Nancy Papouschek Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Decker-Givnish Funeral Home, Inc. on Oct. 7, 2025.

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Nancy Mary Papouschek (nee – Schlosser), beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully of natural causes on September 30, 2025, at the age of 91.
Born on June 5, 1934, in Philadelphia, Nancy graduated from Frankford High School in 1952. She lived a life full of adventure and love, traveling to countless cities and countries across the globe while raising five children with unwavering devotion.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Fred, Jr. and Mary Schlosser; her brother, Fred Schlosser & wife Emily; and two of her children, Steven Papouschek and Bonnie Papouschek (nee Smart).
She is survived by her devoted husband of 70 years, Donald Papouschek; her sister, Virginia Meyer and husband Albert; her children: Brenda Miles her husband William, Gary Papouschek, Lynn Wrzesinski her husband Michael, Douglas Papouschek his wife Kelly, and son-in-law Neil Smart; her grandchildren: Nicholas Wrzesinski his wife Breanne, Haley Wrzesinski, Kenneth Smart, Mya Papouschek, and Cole Papouschek; her great-grandchildren: Asher, Reagan, Quinn and Jude.
Nancy's legacy is one of strength, grace, and boundless love. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Masonic Village Warminster, 850 North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA 18974.
Family services are entrusted to Decker-Givnish of Warminster, 215-675-2070. To share your own memories of Nancy with the family, please visit us atwww.lifecelebration.com
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